The Feelies
Location: Haledon, NJ
Website: http://thefeeliesweb.com/
Bio: The Feelies, the legendary and influential rock band, reunited at Battery Park in NYC on July 4th, 2008 opening for Sonic Youth. The classic Feelies ... (more)
lineup of Glenn Mercer, Bill Million, Dave Weckerman, Brenda Sauter, and Stanley Demeski performed their first show since 1991.
Formed in Haledon NJ in 1976, The Feelies released 4 albums- including their critically acclaimed and influential debut Crazy Rhythms, which was voted 49 in the top 100 albums of the 1980s by Rolling Stone magazine and chosen by Spin Magazine as 49 of the best alternative records of all time.
The twin-guitar attack of songwriters and founders Glenn Mercer and Bill Million is the infectious sound of the group. Paired with driving drums and percussion, it has left an indelible mark on the landscape of rock and roll.
According to legend, the band played infrequently (usually on national holidays); however The Feelies performed several American and European tours in support of their records The Good Earth, Only Life, and Time For A Witness, which created a large cult following. The band also appeared on the The Late Show With David Letterman and in concerts with Lou Reed, The Patti Smith Group, REM, and Bob Dylan. Their music has been featured in the films Married to the Mob, Something Wild, Prelude to a Kiss, The Truth About Charlie, and The Squid & the Whale.
After the band’s breakup, Mercer and Weckerman formed Wake Ooloo, who released 3 CDs. Demeski played with Luna, and Sauter formed Wild Carnation. Mercer’s first solo CD Wheels In Motion, (2007), which included performances by five former Feelies, and Wild Carnation’s recent Superbus, (2006) topped several critics' "years best" polls.
This highly anticipated reunion brought The Feelies' distinctive sound back to live performance for long-time fans and a generation of fans who have only savored the long out-of-print records and CDs. In March 2009, The Feelies performed by invitation at the “Tribute to R.E.M.” concert at Carnegie Hall.
To celebrate the 30 anniversary of the release of Crazy Rhythms, The Feelies will perform their debut album at the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival in Monticello NY. Crazy Rhythms and The Good Earth will be re-released by Bar/None Records that same month.
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